Platform comparison

Shopify vs Squarespace Product Options

Squarespace is design-first with basic commerce. Shopify is commerce-first with 2,048 variants. Different fit.

Last updated: July 30, 2026By the Print It My Way team

Variant limits

Option types

Squarespace: dropdown, text field, checkbox. Basic. Shopify: same natively + rich app ecosystem.

Personalization

Squarespace: 1-3 text/upload fields via Custom Forms. Basic. Shopify: mature personalizer apps.

Best fit

Squarespace: design-first stores under 100 SKUs, basic personalization. Shopify: commerce-first with any variant complexity.

Frequently asked questions

Squarespace variant limit?

250 per product. Shopify 2,048.

Better for personalization?

Shopify — mature apps.

Better for design?

Squarespace — template quality generally higher.

Total cost?

Squarespace Commerce Advanced $65/mo. Shopify Basic $29/mo. Comparable at low end.

Migrate Squarespace to Shopify?

CSV export + import. Manual product page rebuild for design.

Better for services + products?

Squarespace — service booking integrated. Shopify products-focused.

Multi-currency support?

Shopify Markets more mature. Squarespace supports basics.

Better for scale?

Shopify — Plus tier handles enterprise. Squarespace tops out mid-market.

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